As used in this Article III, unless the context requires otherwise:
(a) "Building code" or "building provisions of this Code" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 1-4-090.
(b) "Building inspector" shall mean any employee of the city whose duties include the inspection or examination of buildings or other structures in Chicago to determine if building code violations exist;
(c) "Building owner" shall mean: (1) the legal title holder or holders of the realty containing a building or other structure; (2) the beneficial owner or owners of an Illinois Land Trust if legal title is held by such a trust; (3) the purchaser under any real estate installment sales contract if such a contract exists; (4) a person who contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, including without limitation the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to care for vacant residential real estate; (5) a person who has management authority over real property; or (6) for purposes of proceedings involving alleged violations of Section 8-4-090, any person who owns, manages or controls the applicable premises.
(Added Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 66564; Amend Coun. J. 1-13-10, p. 83085, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-30-10, p. 95086, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art.IX, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 54189, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 1-23-19, p. 94952, Art. I, § 1)